What compressor with tube amp?

[Pitbull Growl]

What kinda strings (and what gauge) are ya using?

Going lighter might help ya.

 

[old-fashioned]

There are in fact ways certain compressors can be set up to provide more crisp/sharp note attack, making each note stand out and cut clearly. However, this adjusted attack effect works best with notes that are not played too quickly in succession.

Which compressors and how? Please...

 

[bongomania]

VCA-based rackmount comps work best for this. You want a very fast release time (not so fast that it distorts though), attack set just so it kicks in a moment after you strike the string, a hard knee, and a high ratio.

There are a few non-VCA or non-rack comps that happen to be designed n a way that allows this sort of effect. Off the top of my head, the FEA Dual-Band, Celmo Sardine Can, Carl Martin Comp-Limiter, Maxon CP9Pro+, and Seymour Duncan Double Back are decent contenders for this function.

 

[BigDH]

Howdy,
The EBS MultiComp does it for me - nice and subtle. I'm using a 73 P Bass through a Mesa Boogie Buster Bass 200W Valve Head and Sunn410H Cab.

 

[old-fashioned]

VCA-based rackmount comps work best for this. You want a very fast release time (not so fast that it distorts though), attack set just so it kicks in a moment after you strike the string, a hard knee, and a high ratio.

There are a few non-VCA or non-rack comps that happen to be designed n a way that allows this sort of effect. Off the top of my head, the FEA Dual-Band, Celmo Sardine Can, Carl Martin Comp-Limiter, Maxon CP9Pro+, and Seymour Duncan Double Back are decent contenders for this function.

Thanks a lot bongomania.

 

[iamdenialNJ]

I use a Demeter Compulator and I really like it. Very transparent and very smooth compression.